US Bridges

Gannon Road over East Little Sugar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.10 E Howe Pl · Structure no. 8400342

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,541
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gannon Road over East Little Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gannon Road over East Little Sugar Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,541 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,055 by 2037. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGannon Road
CrossesEast Little Sugar Creek
Location00.10 E Howe Pl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.48174, -87.46903
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,541 (2017)
Projected traffic2,055 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gannon Road over East Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gannon Road over East Little Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Gannon Road over East Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,541 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gannon Road over East Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Gannon Road over East Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.